Late Afrobeat maestro, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has attracted a post-humous honour from the United States Congress years 18 years after he passed on.
This was conveyed in a statement signed by Congress Woman, Sheila Jackson Lee representing District Of Texas.
Seun Kuti who just concluded his Houton, Texas leg of his tour received the letter and shared the good news with fans on facebook.
Seun Kuti who just concluded his Houton, Texas leg of his tour received the letter and shared the good news with fans on facebook.
He added a caption, “Nigerian house of assembly, over to you!! #lifeondroad. We are truly humbled. We thank the city of Houston and the United States congress. Special thanks to everyone in Houston who made it happen and congress woman Jackson.”
A part of the statement read, “I take great pride in specially recognizing Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti who was known to most as Fela Kuti for his musical gift which has been an outlet for many. Fela Kuti was the pioneer of the Afrobeat music genre, paving the way for those to come after him. I salute you for your commitment to musical excellence. Indeed, you are deserving of the respect, admiration and commendation of the United States Congress.”
